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Speed Lap (Free Play in Wipeout Pure, Time Trial in Wipeout Fusion) is a game mode in the Wipeout series. The objective is to set the fastest lap time within a given number of laps. This game mode is similar to Time Trial in many aspects.

Gameplay[]

In Speed Lap, there is only the player. In addition, there are only speed pads on the track. The player has the objective to set the fastest lap time within a given number of laps. The player can use the speed pads to get the edge on the session. In later games, the player can also execute barrel rolls for better results. The player is also given a Turbo item for use in each lap, and another can be claimed by completing one lap. However, the Turbo item cannot be stockpiled.

Starting from Wipeout Pulse, the ship in Speed Lap has infinite shield energy or health. Every time the ship sustains damage, its shield will constantly regenerate by itself.

Wipeout Fusion[]

This mode is named Time Trial, replacing the traditional Time Trial mode. In this mode, the objective is to set the fastest lap time to get a medal. The session ends when the player either completes three laps or beats the Gold time.

Wipeout Pure[]

This mode is named Free Play, and is separated from Time Trial. In this mode, there is no limit on the number of laps, ending only when the player quits the session.

Wipeout Pulse[]

Speed Lap events have 7 laps, regardless of whether it is a Race Campaign event or a Racebox event. Beating the Gold time in Speed Lap events in Race Campaign does not end the event in this game. The event ends when either the player quits the session or completes all seven laps.

Wipeout HD/Fury[]

In Campaign Mode, the player is given seven laps to set the fastest lap time. The medal awarded depends on the best time lap the player sets. If the Bronze or Silver time is set, the event will not end, giving the player more chances to set a better lap time. The event ends when either the player completes seven laps or sets the Gold time. In order to win a speed lap event, lap must be completed within the Bronze time.

In Racebox, the player is given 99 laps to set the fastest time. The session ends when either the player quits the session or completes 99 laps. Completing the 99 laps awards the player the Lapped Out trophy.

Speed Lap sessions in HD/Fury allow lap invalidation, which will set the lap time to 9:59.99 for the current lap. This gives the player another Turbo pickup in exchange for invalidating a lap.

Wipeout 2048[]

In Wipeout 2048, after completing a season, all tracks introduced in that season are available for free-play via Speed Lap. After completing the 2048 season, 5 tracks (Empire Climb, Queens Mall, Metro Park, Capital Reach and Unity Square) at C Class appear to the lower-left of the main events. After completing the 2049 season, B Class versions of the previous tracks appear, along with 3 more tracks (Rockway Stadium, Downtown and Subway). After completing the 2050 season, A and A+ Class versions of all the previous tracks appear, along with 2 more tracks (Sol and Altima).

Speed Lap sessions in 2048 have an infinite number of laps, meaning the session ends only when the player decides to end it. Unlike in previous games, there is no free Turbo item for use in each lap.

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